A type of flesh-eating worm eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s has been spotted again in Central America, prompting ...

The common earwig, often called a pincher bug, earclip, or spined soldier bug, is an insect that, despite its unassuming ...

When will Westerners embrace the crispy taste of insects? It’s a question habitually pondered by articles and scientific ...

The gut could be key to understanding longevity, according to a study that found a gut hormone in fruit flies could control lifespan, a result important to humans as both species have many similar ...

Many individuals find chance encounters with moths meaningful to their lives. Some of those encounters may mean good fortune ...

Mosquitoes are some of the most widespread and annoying insects. They are known for their whining sounds, irritating bites, ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic ...

As Ars reported in September, the space agency faces a critical decision on whether to fly the heat shield as is, or make modifications. An independent review team has completed an assessment of ...

Johnson encourages people to welcome bats in their areas by placing bat box houses on tall posts in partial shaded areas on ...

Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.

An engineer and a designer are testing a quasi-autonomous lifestyle in the western Paris suburbs to simulate what sustainable ...